An exhibit of artifacts we have recovered and conserved is currently at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and will travel the state through the end of this year. Click here for more information.

The Queen Anne's Revenge project of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources is more than Blackbeard and pirates. It's about educating the next generation on colonial life, making a true economic impact in the Crystal Coast region and creating partnerships to foster breakthroughs in archaeological research.

Education
The work done on the project tells us about much more than who Blackbeard was and how pirates lived. It sheds light on the wider political, economic and social systems of the colonial period in North Carolina and beyond. Tens of thousands of artifacts recovered give us a clearer picture of how people lived during that time period.

Economic Impact
The work that QAR team does brings the national spotlight on the Crystal Coast region. Stories in publications like National Geographicand the Los Angeles Timeshelp raise the profile of the region and draw visitors. The Blackbeard exhibit at the N.C. Maritime Museum at Beaufort has drawn more than 300,000 visitors in the past year alone.

Archaeological ResearchThe project draws together some of the leading scientists in the nation from institutions including East Carolina University, N.C. Marine Fisheries and the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources to collaborate and use the latest techniques in the science of preservation. The project also provides students with hands-on learning experiences in maritime history, archaeology and preservation.

We could not do achieve our goals of education, conservation and economic impact without private support. Click on the button to the right to learn how you can help.